PITTSBURGH (WTAJ) -- "Next man up" is the phrase on the Southside as Pittsburgh heads into week three with key pass rusher Alex Highsmith out, leaving a hole in what is already a depleted defense.

"Often times one man's misfortune is another man's opportunity," said head coach Mike Tomlin Tuesday.

In this case, that opportunity will be Nick Herbig's to seize. He returned Sunday, from his own injury against the Seahawks and intercepted a deflected pass in the first half. The third year linebacker started a few games last season when Highsmith was injured and shined with 5.5 sacks and four forced fumbles.

"I learned at a young age, having my brother here and having like T.J. and Alex and them kind of just preparing me to be ready at all times, because you never know when your number is go

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